Roller Coasters
Download or Read eBook Roller Coasters PDF written by Jennifer MacKay and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jennifer MacKay |
| Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2012-10-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781420510409 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1420510401 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Roller Coasters by : Jennifer MacKay
Book excerpt: Author Jenny MacKay takes readers on a wild ride through the history, design fundamentals, and scientific principles behind roller coasters. Readers will learn how gravity and physical forces create the fastest amusement park attractions and how steel and wooden roller coasters are designed and constructed. The final chapter, focused on the roller coasters of the future, describes the recent use of electromagnets and CAD technology.
